
Surf Forecasts:
Costeño Beach surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,040 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costeño Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costeño Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for the coming weeks down at Costeño Beach. It’s not going to be all-time, but there are a few windows where it’ll get real fun.
We’re looking at a pretty long stretch here. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag with some small, weak swell. The real standout is going to be that last day of July and the first day of August, so get your calendar marked if you can.
The Early Days (24th – 30th July)
Honestly, the first week is pretty average. The swell is coming from the NE, but it’s short-period stuff, mostly around 7-8 seconds. On Friday the 24th, we’ve got 4 ft waves but the energy is weak (174). The water is a pleasant 81° which is pretty normal for this time of year. Friday afternoon goes glassy, which is a nice touch, but the waves are just ordinary. Saturday the 25th bumps up a bit to 6 ft, but that cross-on wind from the NE is messy, and the energy is still moderate (311). It’s not great. We see a pattern of small, ordinary waves with light cross-on winds right through to Wednesday the 30th. The swell energy climbs a bit on the 30th, hitting 486 in the morning, but the cross-on wind keeps it from being clean.
The Real Deal (31st July – 1st August)
Now, here's where it gets interesting. On Friday, July 31st, the wind is going dead calm. We’re talking glassy conditions, zero wind. The swell jumps to 7 ft in the morning from the NE with a period of 9 seconds. The wave energy is strong (734-794). This is the best day of the whole period. For a spot like Costeño, 7 ft is overhead and punchy. Because it’s a beach break and the period is only 9 seconds, you’re going to get some proper wedges and close-out sections, but when it’s glassy like that, it’s a proper session. Saturday August 1st is still decent, but the wind swings cross-on again, so Friday is the clear winner. Keep in mind, 7 ft is getting a bit too big for beginners to be comfortable.
The Second Week (2nd – 8th August)
After that little burst, we settle back into a more average pattern. Sunday the 2nd through to the 8th sees a consistent run of NE swell, mostly between 5 ft and 7 ft, but the cross-on wind is back. The energy stays moderate for the most part, with a spike to 984 on Tuesday the 4th afternoon. That’s a lot of power, but with 6 mph cross-on wind and a 9-second period, it’s going to be a bit of a mess for paddle surfing. For the kite crew, this is their time to shine. The swell is big and the wind is cross-onshore, which makes for perfect conditions to get strapless. The rest of the week is pretty standard, medium-sized, onshore mush.
So, to wrap it up: don’t stress about the first week. The absolute standout is Friday, July 31st. Get there for the morning glass-off and you’ll have the best waves of the forecast. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
174 | 221 | 469 | 311 | 308 | 318 | 203 | 194 | 285 | 147 | 151 | 200 | 134 | 164 | 392 | 271 | 246 | 525 | 486 | 505 | 698 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:19PM0.33m | 8:57AM0.04m | 8:54PM0.33m | 9:19AM0.04m | 9:28PM0.34m | 9:52AM0.04m | 10:03PM0.35m | 10:32AM0.05m | 10:37PM0.35m | 11:24AM0.07m | 11:09PM0.34m | 12:28PM0.10m | 11:40PM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27AM0.04m | 5:17AM0.03m | 5:58AM0.02m | 6:29AM0.03m | 1:01PM0.03m | 7:04AM0.04m | 1:38PM0.04m | 7:30AM0.06m | 2:07PM0.07m | 7:46AM0.07m | 2:45PM0.10m | ||||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 194 | 285 | 147 | 151 | 200 | — | 164 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
174 | 221 | 469 | 311 | 308 | 318 | 203 | — | — | — | — | — | 134 | — | 392 | 271 | 246 | 525 | 486 | 505 | 698 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 0 | 627 | 164 | 615 | 8 | 164 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 199 | 0 | 30 | 199 | 625 | 668 | 8 | 625 | 199 |
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Information about the Costeño Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Costeño Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Costeño Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Costeño Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Costeño Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Costeño Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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